赆 (jìn) - parting gift & farewell present

赆Tone 4

jìn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

赆 · jìn

parting gift;

farewell present;

travel expenses for a journey

parting giftfarewell presenttravel expenses for a journey

Usage highlights

parting gifttravel expensesfarewell presentjourney fundsgift moneyfarewell gift

Synonyms

  • 赠— to give as a present
  • 礼— gift, present

Antonyms

  • 索— to demand, to ask for
  • 取— to take, to receive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gave a parting gift (赆仪) to his friend.
  • They provided travel money (路赆) for the long journey.
  • The farewell present (临别赠赆) was very meaningful.
  • Ancient travelers often received journey funds (行赆) from hosts.

Collocations

  • parting gift(赆仪)
  • travel expenses(路赆)
  • farewell present(赠赆)
  • journey funds(行赆)
  • gift money(赆金)
  • farewell gift(送赆)

Idioms

  • Present travel expenses for a journey(馈赆)
  • Bid farewell with gifts(赆别)
  • Offer provisions for departure(致赆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, giving parting gifts or travel money was a common practice to show care and support for travelers.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese customs of hospitality and farewell etiquette.
  • Often used in classical literature and historical contexts rather than modern everyday language.

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